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ALT A general view of a library with a few desks with computers.
ALT A close up of blue Hansard volumes with the library in the background.
ALT A photo of Deposited Papers arranged on a stand in the library.
ALT Cover of the Northern Ireland Assembly Research and Information Service Bill Paper, “Regional Balance Bill”, published 16 October 2026. The paper examines the Bill’s proposed statutory framework for addressing regional economic disparities and inequalities in living standards across Northern Ireland, highlighting key policy considerations and potential scrutiny points.
ALT Cover of the Northern Ireland Assembly Research and Information Service Briefing Paper, “Review of Costs: Regional Balance Bill”, published 16 October 2026. The paper examines key potential public-purse implications arising from the Regional Balance Bill, including administration, staffing, data collection, reporting, research and possible legal costs.
ALT Cover of the Northern Ireland Assembly Research and Information Service Briefing Paper, “Review of Costs: Conversion Practices (Criminalisation) Bill”, published 12 October 2026. The paper examines potential public-purse implications arising from the Bill, including policing, prosecution, courts, victim support and implementation costs.
ALT Cover of the Northern Ireland Assembly Research and Information Service Bill Paper, “Conversion Practices (Criminalisation) Bill”, published October 2026. The paper examines the Bill's proposed framework of criminal offences relating to conversion practices and highlights key policy considerations for Assembly scrutiny.
ALT Screenshot of the KESS website page for the seminar ‘Public Understanding of Adult Safeguarding in Northern Ireland’. The page features an embedded video showing a speaker presenting at the Northern Ireland Assembly.
ALT Two speakers from Queen's University Belfast stand beside a Knowledge Exchange Seminar Series (KESS) banner at the first seminar of Series 9, held at the Northern Ireland Assembly
ALT KESS event listing for “Adult Safeguarding in Criminal Justice”, the first seminar in KESS Series 9. The free event takes place on Wednesday 7 October 2026 at Parliament Buildings, Belfast. The image includes the Northern Ireland Assembly and university partner logos and the Knowledge Exchange Seminar Series (KESS) branding.
ALT Cover page of a Northern Ireland Assembly Research and Information Service Briefing Paper titled Criminal Justice (Sentencing etc) Bill: Sexually Explicit Deepfake Images. The paper is dated 28 August 2026, reference NIAR 263-2026, and authored by Judith Bailie
ALT Cover page of a Northern Ireland Assembly Research and Information Service Research Paper titled Housing (Amendment) Bill. The paper is dated 25 September 2026, reference NIAR 270-2026, and authored by Dr Eleanor Thomson.
ALT Cover page of a Northern Ireland Assembly Research and Information Service Briefing Paper titled Review of Costs: Housing (Amendment) Bill. The paper, authored by Ross Connolly, examines the potential public purse implications of proposals to extend the period during which a person is considered threatened with homelessness from 28 to 60 days
ALT Screenshot of the KESS Series 9 webpage announcing seven free seminars running from October 2026 to February 2027. The seminars will explore key legislative and public policy issues in Northern Ireland, including adult safeguarding, farming, welfare, renewable energy, social work and healthcare staffing.
